BOYFRIEND | A SHORT FILM BY KYLE KRIEGER

I recently teamed up with a few of my best friends to create this short film for my application to film school. This is my first attempt at directing a film and I really loved the process so much. I learned a lot about storytelling. I was present to how exciting and challenging it can be to bring out emotion using imagery and very little dialog.
I was so grateful to use 'Breathe Me' by Sia in this film. She is one of my most favorite artists and when I saw on the KZbin audio library it was available I knew I had to use it. 'Breathe Me' was the first song I ever heard by Sia and it got me through one of the darkest parts of my addiction. I hope she doesn't mind me using it here.
Credits for the film:
Written and Directed by Kyle Krieger
Cinematography by Daniel Seung Lee
Starring Indar Smith and Jake Wilson
Sound by Kevin DeKimpe, Daniel Seung Lee, Kyle Krieger
Editing by Kyle Krieger and Grant Swanson
Special Thanks
Jake and Daniel for helping me produce this film
Commissary Coffee on Sunset for allowing us to use your location
Film Inspiration
When single, I have often encountered partners or friends or people who I was interested in who led me on and entertained my company without disclosing their honest intentions right away. Sometimes they would be in relationships and kept it hidden for a while until they couldn't any more. I was always so disappointed and sad when I would find out. A part of me understands why they would do that. I too have been in a relationship and was attracted at the newness and flirtation of a new acquaintance. Especially if my relationship was in a downturn or going through a rough patch. This film is just a glimpse into those emotions and that process.
Leave comments below and let me know what you think! Thank you!
kk

[@kameronc2615]

Ways to get a guy 1.) steal his drink

[@mailinschmid5843]

KalexC 2)make sure he isn't taken or ur heart will be broken forever

[@planetalex4026]

KalexC or 2.) buy him a drink ;p

[@jojov3767]

@Ganda Gandara lmao love this one

[@lucy-wo6bo]

Genius

[@strawberryicecreampie]

Ganda Gandara no.

[@quentinbell3035]

Black dude is gorgeous

[@joshgreen7717]

Quentin Bell ...yes he is. So are you dude.

[@emilysequeira9136]

he is soo beautifull😍

[@kingb6047]

He is beautiful smile

[@joshgreen7717]

Quentin Bell ..Both dudes are hot. I wouldn't mind waking up with either one penetrating me.

[@kingb6047]

Josh Green black dude looks way better though

[@nandoaugusto928]

This is playing with the feelings of others .

[@kojoyamoah414]

Exactly

[@jeandelinceeliscar2845]

For real

[@juanmarqueznarvaez474]

Totally agree

[@NS_agl-love.is.lawless]

Agree

[@coffeediviner7641]

Definitely right.

[@GabyReza]

The black dude's face is ughhhh precious

[@riff_panda3422]

This might just be for me, but I think that the majority of gay guys are really handsome and that makes me feel like a minority in the gays.

[@lunarsystem]

@@riff_panda3422 i bet you're beautiful!!!

[@sohappyicoulddie8038]

The begging of the video is almost like my now boyfriend and I met, I was buying a coffee at Starbucks I got my coffee and when I was coming out of the Shop he ran into me and spilled the coffee all over me He was telling me that he felt really really sorry I was like “It’s Fine don’t worry about it” and he was like “Hey, You seem super Chill, we should talk can you give me your phone number” I was like sure and now we’ve been together for almost 2 Years 🖤

[@anscrailfanner6812]

SO HAPPY I COULD DIE that easy? You must be super attractive then

[@firsttimeisawjupiter1031]

SO HAPPY I COULD DIE that's sweet

[@FadzaiSimango]

You're either a movie character, *super* attractive or just the luckiest guy in the world to have found your (potential) soulmate so easily and theatrically 😳 Happy for you 😁👍🏾

[@karenbogle]

So Happy I Could Die *beginning*

[@noelortiz7905]

Good riddance

[@TheofficialMBonline]

I'm tired of gay short films. 90% have a sad ending... :(

[@jeffreyenricovinzon1694]

because generally, that's how it is. it is really a sad world. i mean in every gay man's heart, there rests a great sorrow. it's way more difficult to find true love in gay world than in the world of straights.

[@thierrydumont3413]

Thierry je bandes

[@frenchyontravel]

TheofficialMBonline I agree with you.

[@tmystery9505]

Jeffrey Enrico Vinzon It's true but take into account that our dating pool is much, much smaller

[@XtremeSportX247]

Art imitates life

[@stefanomarani3645]

the guy of color is so ridiculously handsome. OMG

[@karenbogle]

`agree`

[@matthewwyllie8239]

*colour

[@karenbogle]

@@matthewwyllie8239 lol you had to spot that don't?

[@augustoguzman2772]

U mean the blk guy not the guy of color like if he was drawing omg racist

[@karenbogle]

@@augustoguzman2772 lol I don't think he was being racist although the comment may not come off right

[@Heyloois]

I love this, but I'm mad at him for hanging out with the other guy and not bringing up his boyfriend in a conversation

[@Sony3272]

that was kind of the point behind the video..... -_-

[@tortillabarillaful]

Right. That is wrong

[@SuperBullaMan]

He just wanted a lil young piece of chocolate.

[@carloshedelrivera7339]

Se siente culero que jueguen hijos de pura que no dicen la verdad

[@lizzymoon5755]

loois me too I felt like crying

[@sporki4831]

I’m 100% not crying over the ending because they looked so in love [ssshhh so maybe I am crying]

[@misstoxicmel42]

SAAAAMEEE

[@kiloford22]

i actualy cried ..... correction.... crying as I speak

[@emmatate2597]

Sporkpug me too

[@Fawb82]

i blame the onions i was cutting last week

[@barbie2423]

stop your shirt plz god made man and women not man not man

[@BeautybySam03]

Am I the only straight girl who enjoys watching gay couples/films?

[@Nikkolina88]

actually lots of straight girls in Japan love gay manga/stories ~

[@desiresibanda2106]

Am here with you gal i love them so much😙😙😙

[@suraimariee]

Nopeee

[@ms.shatinams.lin_beifong3687]

Nope, not at all.

[@naturegirl51]

I was also surprised (quite some time ago) that I was not the only straight woman who loves gay movies/shorts/series... I started off with the history and struggles to where they are today...

[@HusbandandHusband]

So many emotions! Well done Kyle, this was great!

[@pascalf.leblanc4090]

I AGREE. *on the UNIVERSE

[@geraldmaine3300]

u look 23 cute hott men like u gets 2 to 6 a day

[@robertvandewauwer6799]

Ma Man met man heel mooi 0495406441

[@lyfasdiary9438]

Totally Agree.

[@Olderman31]

Mc Lanne .Hi Nice fellow

[@thatpantransguy]

I feel so bad for him! The guy was being all flirty the whole time and he knew what he was doing! But then as soon as the other guy wanted to kiss, he decided to grow a conscience and then drop the “I have a boyfriend” bomb on the poor guy’s broken heart. What a sad, but well done short film! Great job!

[@rayankrishneel96]

Emmett Daniel Roden. Yes they play the smart Saint game.

[@akmalmagellan1680]

Rayan Krishneel what the fuck lol

[@kway522]

This is a disgusting film, actually.

[@racheldennis3747]

Emmett Daniel Roden I agree

@@kway522 Exactly, though it accurately showcases how rotten human beings are regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, or sexual orientation.

[@StefanDimitrovBG]

Indar have the most amazingly beautiful smile in the world... and this is exactly what I find most attractive in guys. I am in love...

[@JonEricGurian]

very attractive guy

[@rakhisingh3470]

He is an Indian right ??

[@great9800]

"I know I have a boyfriend, but I will mislead you anyway because I'm cruel like that". Smh.

[@ajlong404]

RIIIIIIIGHT?!?!?!?!?!

[@eduardofagundes4793]

That's why one my first questions when I meet someone is "are you really single?"

[@ajlong404]

Okaaaaaaaay!?!?!?!

[@lostteen08]

1:03 Nothing innocent about that knee rub.

[@EBrown-cr1gr]

Stephen Riordan omg right?! There was so much flirting to have not mentioned the boyfriend like even once

[@Vic882dh]

😉

[@FadzaiSimango]

Ya know!

[@nicoluxe760]

Plaid guilty for the touch after laughing 4seconds later too....

[@yago5414]

Kyle i really love this!! And i think that the parts when Indar is looking straight at the camera and you feel what he's feeling were really beautiful and original :)

[@abello5573]

fuck make more short films !!!!!!!! is was amazing

[@bshelab768]

You don't lead me on, flirt with me then drop the "I have a boyfriend" bomb 💣on me. 😡😡😭😭

[@jenniemuller5341]

Nooooooo I thought it was gonna be a cute love story. This broke my heart. I’m like on the verge of tears. This not fair. NO. You can’t just do that to us man.😭😭😭😭❤️❤️

[@docstefmd830]

what a bastard ... to lead the poor guy on like that!!

[@trashpotato7434]

I know!!

[@dream_er4138]

Damn why did he do him like that😭

[@fabioefe]

Dream _er Love is Love ❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKrdZ6aceLysaLs

[@morganbuccicone7760]

Every emotion he felt, I did too. This was so well done Kyle! I wish you the nest of luck with film school, xoxo

[@FlockofAngels]

This is a beautiful short film, I would love to edit it and turn it into a gay romance KZbin music video, would that be okay? 💗

[@rubencohen2936]

I actually can see you doing that. 👬 🎥 🤔

[@sursfights4039]

I loved this so much I tried to fight back my tears at the end ❤️ the black guy so sweet and he's so cute !!

[@fabioefe]

j amss Love is Love ❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKrdZ6aceLysaLs

[@OneDirectionvideos99]

Literally the whole gay community

[@teemkhan9244]

not whole community! u including urself in there lol

[@keepingupwithamericanidolc4087]

most

[@msmikeyjable]

Lies. I would not do that .

[@keepingupwithamericanidolc4087]

msmikeyjable stop getting so mad if you were smart you would know that he means most

[@tmystery9505]

Fuck no!

[@rainxwater5899]

kings of amazing teeth

[@aboutky6076]

INDAR IS SO FUCKING HOT OMG !!!

[@augusts1]

IKR? He is simply stunning.

[@daniv894]

I love the look of the shot when the guy is texting in the chair

[@DannyEastVillage]

agreed. he was wearing jeans but barefoot. so sexy..

[@hdelgado72]

This actually happens in real life. LOVE is not real and relationships bring each other problems, not worth the headaches and heartbreaks.

[@juancarlos9592]

Hector, This happens for sure but there are many faithful happy couple, i have many friends that are very happy... It's all about character and committment.

[@lejonapettis]

Okay I’m not crying

[@kellischronicles8669]

LeJon Pettis same

[@issacmiller8588]

yall the only ones 😭😭

[@jamelle80]

at the end it got me too! you not the only one!

[@donaldstorm4959]

That man had no right doing what he was doing with a freaking boyfriend so very wrong good movie thanks Kyle

[@fabioefe]

Donald Storm Love is Love ❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKrdZ6aceLysaLs

[@SrSoya-sz8cr]

aaaaw I wanted a happier ending :(

[@izdesie508]

yeah, me too, my heart is broken

[@goldalovelypascaledufrene9502]

ZAYOO Me too😭😭😭😭

[@gracelynch6684]

This was great, Kyle! Thanks, and good luck in film school!

[@firsttimeisawjupiter1031]

He is gorgeous! Like flawless. Not fair. He looks so sweet too 😚 Don't worry, you'll find someone worthy

[@kameronpayne9291]

KYLE im breathless like the HECK was that i was so happy then cried but its no ones fault

[@ethanwilkins5001]

Kameron Payne it was pretty clearly the light skinned guys fault. He led him on.

[@kameronpayne9291]

nice interpretation but i took it as that he just got lost in his emotions and was confused but didn't want to destroy the moment because he got lost in it, hell knows its happened to me before when i meet someone new who i had an instant connection with

[@mht_octopenis]

Err you dont pick someone up for dinner when you're "lost in emotions"

[@kameronpayne9291]

friends can go to dinner, if you enjoy being around another humans company. also the"emotions" don't have to be romantic

[@andreasluxbr]

Kameron Payne I'm Sorry, but they were spending quite a bit of time together, and not once his "emotions" allowed him to say that he had a boyfriend? What kind of friendship is that you hide you're seeing someone? Why he didn't made It clear from the start? Also, his face when he types (yeah he didn't even cared to settle things in person) that he had a boyfriend showed (to me at least) a bit of indecision and regret. I wonder If his boyfriend knows of his new "friend" as well...

[@RetroRecipesKitchen]

Loved this so much. Great work, brother.

[@robertcaine9973]

Great short film. It definitely portrays what seems to be typical in our (gay) community; why are so many gay men incapable of maintaining a monogamous relationship? This is why so many of us end up alone.

[@hannahwhite4160]

Robert Caine You have the answer in your question. Why so many gay men aren't monogamous? Because they're MEN😃. Sorry, just joking. Disgruntled female here☝

[@bobbybrown1389]

The real deal is men and women gay, straight, bi do the same thing it's not something only in gay community and we have a hell lot of gay men in monomogaus relationship but no one talks about it we are seen as single having fun going from one man to the next

[@---zr3jq]

Robert Caine not only in gay community but this kinda stuff happens A LOT in straight community as well.

[@liljared711]

Figured there would be triggered ppl in the comments 😂they probably cheat too, the fact is this does plague the gay community that’s why so many ppl say so but you have ppl who are apart of the problem when they sweep it under the rug.

[@willianlansten]

Because we are always waiting for a better man, for a prettier face, for a bigger d*ck. We feel like there is so many men in the world and we don't want to be stick with only one. We always want more, we are never really satisfied. And then we get older and older, and realize we just lost time ):

[@scottcushing2338]

Think he was thinking about leaving his boyfriend for the new guy

[@intercat4907]

And the new guy doesn't need somebody who'll wander off every time he buys a soda.

[@eduardofagundes4793]

It's very very common: guys start seeing someone, the other guy falls in love. And when the situation requires a decision they say "I have a boyfriend ".

[@tahjamari6677]

i was literally screaming at my screen. i'm upset. wow . he was playing games

[@solargeknowles4354]

Jake is really amazing. But...This pissed me off. Good job, Kyle.

[@zukunftsich5940]

it's not available for me..

[@lauramealor]

Rebecca Gasperlmair it says that for me too

[@liorz_iv]

Still not available here

[@lauramealor]

It's not available for me either

[@s__5805]

Watch it on your laptop

[@tirzabouma7735]

Rebecca Gasperlmair it's not available for me too

[@sabiviamercedann1416]

When your on your period and you watch a ton of gay films ... I have made a mistake I can not turn back now I DO NOT REGRET CHOICE Btw let's be honest NO ONE listened to their names

[@thomashilcke7852]

Lars I

[@smileplease_91]

OH MY GOD THE ENDING NEARLY MADE ME THROW MY PHONE IN RAGE. Lead him on the whole time... Jesus.

[@kgotsofatsobopape5000]

Kari Solomon me too they shared such beautiful moments together

[@paulhunter1525]

Kari Solomon : Am glad someone else saw the truth.

[@brayan9645]

I wanted to punch that guy for hurting the other so bad. So pissed off.

[@eastonweil99]

Um Indar is beautiful

[@leonardorrocci]

omfg kyle, congratulation i love it

[@clorystella4892]

Omg this is so sad, I didn't expect this. Well done however!

[@JAllanFonville]

WOW! That was powerful! And I recogize this all to well. I really hope you are accepted to film school! This was awesome! :)

[@semajwaswe]

I need more. We need more. More and more (amazing work Kyle!) Love from down under x

[@rayankrishneel96]

James Rivera hey

[@YoBoyMarcus]

Damn, if this is your first attempt you got a future in film making. I'd give your a spot in film school right away based on that.

[@peteb1206]

Yes, just an incredible film I know I'll remember for a long time.

[@levigowen1]

Thanks for destroying me beautiful short film that I was not prepared for

[@TheMraswad]

That beautiful Black boy deserved better!

[@k.6939]

EXCUSE ME! Who does THAT. LIKE I'M SAD AND MAD AT THE GUY WITH THE BEARD. (By the way the black guy is HOT I would date him )

[@michaelcollins7199]

WOW! that , hurt ....... SMH

[@kevinlantz880]

I love this, and I love your channel! I have been watching all of your videos since I first found you! You and many others have inspired me to come to terms with who I am and embrace it! I have finally shared my coming out story!! Thank you again for being who you are and sharing your stories and creativeness on this platform!

[@phillchamps1]

This has happened to me several times. Can think of five times off the top of my head. I get close to a guy only for them to tell me that they're already with someone. Part of why I've given up on trying to find a boyfriend.

[@palmtree1958]

instead of letting them string you along why don't you just ask upfront if they're seeing anyone????

[@rayankrishneel96]

phillchamps1 Indeed true

[@zaneramjeawan8042]

phillchamps1 I have given up on gay lifestyle in a whole..i just can't with this particular group of people

[@deflareable]

4 to many times. Learn from your mistakes. Ask as soon as you feel a connection

[@BangSubin수빈]

"Please don't break my heart 💔"

[@dennisvega4945]

Why do I feel like I just watch an episode of my life. Then put on repeat 😣😔

[@marlonsouza2946]

I think we all....sad, but true!

[@karinademidenko3265]

Unavailable

[@lauramealor]

Karina Demidenko it says that for me too

[@franciscoencarnacao3418]

Why is this happening? It's unavailable for me too

[@lauramealor]

I don't know

[@karinademidenko3265]

KYLE YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING! 😊

[@sebbastianm7453]

Same thing here! 😕

[@leokenny530]

No! Wait! Why?

[@feliperibeiro8432]

Leo Traveling-tips Why? 😢

[@kellischronicles8669]

IM NOT CRYING YOURE CRYING

[@PrinceLeigh]

WTF?!! Your first film? Kyle, if you aren't Valedictorian, Director of The Year, Prefect, Head Boy or whatever prestigious film schools award by the time you graduate I'm protesting that damn school!!! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! When a movie can convey a certain set of emotions that are....hmmm, pleasantly predictable (I say that, because I'm sure I can speak for a lot of other people who commented below when I say we were liking the flow of the story, the chemistry of those characters and would have loved to seen a happy outcome), but then you gave us an ending like that which came completely out of left field....BLOCKBUSTER GOLD, COMPLETELY UNEXPECTED!!!!! I mean, watching him brush his teeth while responding to his text, then his boyfriend walks in the frame...I NEARLY THREW MY GUIDDAMN LAPTOP ACROSS THE ROOM!!!! How dare you? Kyle I would have sued you for causing me to break my shit, lol...j/k! Keep up the dynamic work, you are clearly very talented beyond belief and we your fans believe in you and are expecting greats things....and OMG please use Inder Smith again, dudes' unbelievably gorgeous!!!!

[@darrylb9872]

Head Boy, lol

[@glitterface4504]

the guy in the beginning is insanely gorgeous!!! and that smile, omg ❤️ really enjoyed this short

[@gaurangpatel7222]

the best movie so far love the twist

[@Measurable]

Ughh I liked this a lot!! I literally gasped when he turned his head and rejected the kiss, it seemed like they were vibing so well. Also feel like some could interpret if what the guy did was wrong/messed up or not, depends on the viewer.

[@shaun8253]

Assumptions are the mother of all disappointments. He could have told him earlier but he also could have asked earlier before allowing himself to become emotionally invested. We all know guys like that and so if it appears too good to be true you had better start asking some questions. 100%

[@paulhunter1525]

Shaun Lee : There were no assuming, this white dude clearly had an interest in the young brother. He made moves with knee rubbing thing.

[@ranrave2334]

totally😭💯

[@liljared711]

This is why as a black dude that likes other dudes in general if I could be straight I would bro like take a pill or something 💯

[@stevensteven5144]

This was really good! Better than half the gay films on Netflix and Hulu! 😂

[@stephenmitchell2582]

This is FANTASTIC. I'm feeling all of the emotions right now. Well done, Kyle!!!

[@AkisLand]

good video, true story...

[@jaimeparedes1426]

Aki's Land .hola

[@adrianexee]

I'm tired watching gay films because they have sad ending I hope there was a part 2 of this 😞✨😰

[@fyugusan5399]

Me too😭😭😭😭

[@lamorena3990]

I wanted more 😔 because it was really good TWO THUMBS 👍👍

[@blakej1892]

Six Feet Under finale flashback.... 😭😭😭😭😭

[@UCCJGUY]

Best finale to any show EVER.

[@michalbulejko5200]

that's briliant :) I liked it so much :D Wish you all the best, I'll keep crossed fingers for you !

[@Black_Heart71]

I hate such endings. 😡😖 But damn ... I really like the film! Maybe we get a part 2 .... ?! 👍👌👏❤️️💖💝

[@FllooKreu]

Ohhh not available 😫😫

[@lauramealor]

It says that for me too 😯😯

[@evanf7144]

Just found out that guy's name is Indar and he's so hot. Good film Kyle. Thumbs up from Shanghai!

[@montgomerycamjr]

What do you mean, you just found out? His name is written PROMINENTLY in the video details of this video AND in the END CREDITS of the film. Geez! You people won't read for SH*T!

[@rosejones2457]

im glad they dont kiss 😂 indar’s real boyfriend is not gonna like that hahaha. check out his boyfriend guys!!

[@sammatthewsohsion6150]

perfect short movie.....it said my story...... thank you thank you thank you.....I might be nice....but doesn't mean i will cheat......

[@donaldstorm4959]

That was very sad this man lead him on the African American man should find him and tell his boyfriend yes karma is a bitch and she's in heat. That made me so angry wow.

[@emmabrown1478]

Indar is my god brother dead ass. Ily indar

[@TheBrianKarl]

very well put-together!! Love it, Kyle

[@funnyunicorn4914]

Unfaithful ones, Shame on you!

[@doubleassassinproduction8453]

So beautiful and so dark at the same time! ❤️❤️❤️

[@beatriceduffus4646]

thats was so good! I was not expecting that at all. I felt so bad for him at the end!!!!!!

[@voyager1369]

Ah, the tragic life of a West Hollywood Snow Queen.

[@lucaslavierro8983]

Pois é, deveria ter deixado as coisas claras desde o início. Isso é coisa de um signo aculá...

[@blu3031]

Concordo :'(

Sabe me dizer se é um filme?

[@Tybops]

He should have pulled up and ruined they relationship #revenge

[@brayan9645]

I really hate guys that do this. Why would you hurt someone that never did anything to you? Why lead them into the zone of “possibly but not really”. I understand this is life, but it’s sad when a person cannot be honest with someone else. Just tell the truth, tell that person from the beginning that you have a partner without leading them into thinking that they have the slightest chance with you. I share your sentiment because this has happened to me and I wouldn’t wish it one] anyone.

[@LoganLy]

So why y’all had to go breaking my heart like that??

[@acidburn1979]

I told my Boyfriend, if you want to sleep with someone that's fine, as long as you tell them its NSA, and that he already has someone to go home to. But seriously, don't fuck with a guy like that, I know the feeling, i've been there before, freaking straight up angers me that someone like that would do something to anyone!!!

[@ydaphuck__youlyin6978]

BIIIIIIITTTTTTTCHHHHHH 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Baliandtourist]

This movie is so 90's or backwards. If I were the black guy, I would take it easy and open dating apps since he's sexy and good looking guy. I mean he's hot. None would say no to him.

[@williamclark1244]

The black guy is my younger self. They were always attached and did this crap to me often. I ended up having self esteem issues for a while until I finally realized it was them and not me.

[@sweetsafo]

Where's my happy ending?

[@marlonsouza2946]

I am asking the same thing....

[@kennynino8475]

Love it! But 1:13 there’s a random chair in the middle of the house.😂

[@amirabukar2913]

FL0W Kenster 😂😂😂❤️

[@salmanhashmi6708]

Whoa...beautiful.. and whats the song last played?

[@anthonylapalu9848]

Salman Hashmi +

[@margaretforeman1502]

Salman Hashmi

[@richardjohnson5785]

The ending depicts a sad commentary on gay relationships.

[@DannyEastVillage]

only gay?

[@liljared711]

Danny Berry MAINLY GAY face it it doesn’t happen as much with straights and if you don’t see it as a problem then you are part of the problem in the gay community.

[@txmack1]

The black guy is gorgeous, intelligent and loves to smile and laugh. He wont't be single long.

[@noramiller6957]

I'm only watching this now but omg Kyle, this is a very successful film! It made me feel exactly what the characters were feeling when they were feeling it... so poignant and heartbreaking even with the clear joy and happiness at the beginning. You're an excellent director! Keep it up!